Open AccessGenetic and molecular aspects of androgenetic alopecia
Author(s) -
Lizeth Martínez-Jacobo,
César Daniel Villarreal-Villarreal,
Rocío OrtizLópez,
Jorge OcampoCandiani,
Augusto Rojas-Martı́nez
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_262_17
Subject(s) - hair loss , genetic predisposition , molecular genetics , biology , dermatology , genetics , medicine , gene
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of progressive hair loss in humans. A genetic predisposition and hormonal status are considered as major risk factors for this condition. Several recent advances in molecular biology and genetics have increased our understanding of the mechanisms of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. We review these advances and examine the trends in the genetic and molecular aspects of androgenetic alopecia.